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200

This North African nation became the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022.

Morocco

200

If a soccer match remains tied after 90 minutes in a knockout game, this period comes next

Extra time

200

In Miami a detective is trying to find out who knows a dolphin 

Ace Ventura Pet Detective

200

This movie features a coach fueled by coffee and assisted by former NFL coach Mike Ditka

Kicking and screaming 

200

In 2022, this team defeated France in the final after a dramatic 3–3 draw and penalty shootout victory.

Argentina

400

This North American team reached the semifinals in the inaugural 1930 World Cup and has not matched that finish since.

The United States

400

The term “clean sheet” means a team achieved this.

Allowing zero goals

400

In Boston a Blonde goes to law school 

Legally Blonde

400

This documentary examines how Colombian soccer became intertwined with the country’s drug trade during the 1980s and 1990s

The Two Escobars 

400

This country defeated Germany 2–0 in the 2002 World Cup Final, powered by two goals from Ronaldo.

Brazil

600

This Central American country reached the quarterfinals in 2014, becoming the first CONCACAF team to do so in over 20 years.

Costa Rica

600

This nation won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Uruguay

600

“Shut up!” In San Francisco a high school students finds out she’s a princess. 

The Princess Diaries 

600

A young British-Indian woman pursues her dreams, despite her family’s objections, of playing soccer like this English superstar, whose name is featured in the 2002 movie’s title

Bend it Like Beckham 

600

This country won the 2010 World Cup Final 1–0 thanks to an extra-time goal by Andrés Iniesta.

Spain

800

This African nation reached the quarterfinals in 2010, falling just short in extra time against Uruguay.

Ghana

800

This Dutch star scored a flying header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup, that became one of the tournaments iconic images.

Robin Van Persie

800

In New York a writer tries to lose Matthew McConaughey

How to lose a guy in 10 days

800

In this film, Amanda Bynes stars as Viola, who disguises herself as her twin brother so she can play on a boys’ soccer team

She’s the Man 

800

This country defeated West Germany 3–2 in the 1986 World Cup Final, led by Diego Maradona.

Argentina

1000

This Eastern European nation shocked the world by reaching the semifinals in 1998, led by Davor Šuker.

Croatia

1000

This country‘s fans are known for rakija and reached the 2018 World Cup final.

Croatia

1000

In Los Angeles, Ryan teaches Steve the dos and dont’s in this interconnected rom com

Crazy Stupid Love 

1000

A group of misfit Texas kids transforms into a winning youth soccer team under the guidance of a teacher from England in this family film.

The Big Green 

1000

This player scored a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup Final but still finished on the losing side.

Kylian Mbappé